Ukrainian Restaurant Albina in London: photos, reviews

About

Albina, a hidden gem in London, offers an authentic taste of Ukraine with its charming décor and a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Known for their top selection of Ukrainian drinks, including homemade vodka and traditional teas, the restaurant also impresses with a menu filled with classic dishes like borsch and expertly prepared pork. With an inviting casual ambience, Albina is perfect for a family dinner, a meet-up with friends, or even a peaceful solo meal. Accommodating a range of dietary preferences with vegan, vegetarian, and halal options, the restaurant also features a buffet and small plates for those who like variety. Popular with tourists, this spot provides quick service, and the friendly staff ensures every visit is memorable. Enjoy the flexibility of dining in, reserving a spot, or taking advantage of outdoor seating and takeaway options. Albina promises not just a meal, but a delightful experience blending authentic cuisine with warm Ukrainian hospitality.

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Ukrainian

Services

Takeaway, Drive-thru, Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Organic options, Halal options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Ukrainian Restaurant Albina menu.

Pork
Tea
Vodka
Borsch

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Newham Way

Bus stop 500 m walk

Barking Road (Stop AC)

Bus stop 517 m walk

Exning Road

Bus stop 503 m walk

Star Lane (Stop T)

Bus stop 319 m walk

4.6

based on 438 reviews

Google

4.6/5 414 reviews

Facebook

3.8/5 24 reviews

Olly Fedorko

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Brilliant restaurant. I travel down to London just to go here. Amazing atmosphere and genuine Ukrainian food.

Eugene G

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing food, great service. Slava Ukraini!

Marty Smith

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

No filter required for a banger of a meal at Albina. First time I’ve had Ukrainian food in london, Albina is near to Canning Town. Google reviews were very favourable so I was excited to try. For starters I had pork stuffed cabbage rolls. As a main my friend went for the rabbit in sour cream with chips and I ordered the pork knuckle. The pork knuckle was huge! It was perfectly cooked though, just the right amount of moistness and not too salty so i had no trouble polishing it off after a day already involving 2 hours cycling, 1 1/2 hours bouldering and 2 hours of BJJ. To finish we tried the sweet crepes with cottage and served with berry & chocolate sauce and the Kiev cake which had peanut & merengue. Everything was delicious through and through. The waitress was lovely, very friendly and welcoming. She spent a lot of time to chat to us, telling us about the history of the restaurant and that all the beautiful decor had been brought over from Ukraine. We even tried the homemade Uzvar drink which is made from specially imported sun dried fruit. It had a very interesting smokey flavour which is a by product of the sun drying process. All in all one of the best restaurant experiences I’ve had in London, definitely worth a trip to Canning Town especially with the Elizabeth Line being so fast! 🚆 Second visit and the pork knuckle again didn’t disappoint. The chicken & mushroom on potato pancake was also very good! We also had borch, chicken skewer, pork stew & rabbit. The sour cherry dumplings are excellent too!